Monday.com
Monday.com is a popular web-based project management and collaboration platform designed to help teams organize tasks, track progress, and streamline communication. It offers features like:
Work boards: Customizable boards with visual representations of tasks and workflows.
Team communication: Built-in chat and messaging functionalities.
Automation: Ability to automate repetitive tasks and workflows.
Integrations: Connects with various third-party applications for increased functionality.
Many organizations use Monday.com to manage internal projects and collaborate with teams. However, organizations must be aware of all externally identifiable Monday.com implementations connected to their operations for cybersecurity reasons. It includes:
Public Boards: Some organizations might have publicly accessible Monday.com boards for specific purposes, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates: Different branches or connected companies could have separate Monday.com accounts, creating data exchange points.
Third-Party Vendors and Suppliers: Many vendors might use Monday.com for their internal project management, potentially containing data relevant to your collaboration.
Shadow IT: Employees might use unauthorized personal Monday.com accounts for work purposes, introducing security risks.
Understanding the entire Monday.com ecosystem is critical for cybersecurity reasons:
Attack Surface Expansion: Every connected Monday.com account represents a potential entry point for attackers. Vulnerabilities in a third-party's Monday.com setup could be exploited to access your organization's data on the platform.
Data Leakage: Monday.com boards can store sensitive project information, documents, and internal communication. A compromised account can expose this data.
Misconfigured Permissions: Improper access controls within Monday.com can grant unauthorized users access to sensitive project details or allow them to disrupt workflows.
Compliance Issues: Regulations like GDPR and HIPAA have strict data security requirements. Organizations must know where their data resides and how it flows through connected Monday.com accounts to ensure compliance.
By comprehensively mapping their Monday.com ecosystem, organizations can proactively manage security risks and protect their data from unauthorized access within their network and those of their partners.
ThreatNG fortifying your Monday.com Ecosystem
ThreatNG, with its combined EASM, DRP, and security ratings capabilities, can be a valuable solution in securing your organization's third-party and supply chain ecosystem, particularly concerning Monday.com implementations. Here's how:
1. External Monday.com Identification:
ThreatNG can scan the public internet to identify all externally facing Monday.com accounts connected to the organization, its subsidiaries, and its known vendors (third-party connections).
It includes uncovering shadow IT situations where suppliers or employees might use unauthorized personal Monday.com accounts.
2. Risk Assessment of Monday.com Accounts:
ThreatNG can analyze the security posture of identified Monday.com accounts. It includes looking for:
Publicly Accessible Boards: Public boards containing sensitive information pose a significant security risk.
Misconfigured Permissions: Improper access controls granting unauthorized users access to sensitive data or the ability to disrupt workflows.
Weak Password Policies: Lax password requirements can make it easier for attackers to gain unauthorized access.
3. Continuous Monitoring:
ThreatNG can continuously monitor the external attack surface for changes, including new Monday.com accounts or newly discovered vulnerabilities in existing ones.
4. Integration with Security solutions:
ThreatNG integrates with various security solutions to create a holistic security posture:
GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance): Identified risks are fed into the GRC platform, triggering pre-defined workflows for third-party risk management.
Risk Management Platforms: ThreatNG shares risk data to help prioritize remediation efforts based on potential impact.
SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) solutions: ThreatNG can share details about the Monday.com account with the SSPM solution, assessing the supplier's overall security posture.
Workflow Example:
ThreatNG identifies a public Monday.com board: The organization receives an alert from ThreatNG about a publicly accessible Monday.com board used by a critical supplier that contains sensitive project details about an upcoming product launch.
Risk Management & GRC Integration: The risk is fed into the risk management platform and triggers a high-priority workflow in the GRC system for third-party risk management.
Communication and Remediation: The organization's security team immediately contacts the supplier, notifying them of the critical security risk and requesting immediate action to make the board private or remove sensitive data.
SSPM Integration: ThreatNG can share details about the board and supplier with the SSPM solution, which can be used to assess the supplier's overall security posture and identify any other potential vulnerabilities in their SaaS applications.
Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG continues to monitor the board for any changes or remediation efforts by the supplier.
Desired Business Outcomes:
Reduced Third-Party Risk: By proactively identifying and assessing external Monday.com accounts, organizations can hold suppliers accountable for maintaining secure project management practices.
Improved Security Posture: Continuous monitoring helps identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, preventing data breaches and disruptions to project workflows.
Streamlined Workflow: Integration with existing security solutions allows for a centralized view of security risks, facilitates a more efficient response process, and avoids siloed information.
Enhanced Compliance: Improved visibility into third-party security posture helps organizations meet compliance requirements related to data protection and secure collaboration practices.
ThreatNG acts as the initial line of defense, uncovering external Monday.com accounts and potential security risks. It then integrates with existing security solutions to streamline the risk management process and achieve a more secure third-party and supply chain ecosystem, specifically with Monday.com project management implementations.
